Real Estate Blog | Central Coast, CA

Lisa Bognuda Realtor operates under eXp Realty of CA, Inc.

specializing in listings, rightsizers and move-up buyers all along the California Central Coast

Why First-Time Buyers Are Disappearing and What It Means for 805 Sellers

Why First-Time Buyers Are Disappearing and What It Means for 805 Sellers

First-time buyers just hit a record low of 21%. Here's what that shift means for homeowners thinking about selling in Santa Maria, Orcutt, Nipomo, and the Central Coast. ...more

Central Coast Towns & Communities | Local Real Estate Insights | Move805 ,Downsizing & Lifestyle Moves Home Selling Strategy &Out of State Relocation

June 18, 20265 min read

Selling a Rental Property on the Central Coast? Here's How a 1031 Exchange Can Save You Thousands in Taxes

Selling a Rental Property on the Central Coast? Here's How a 1031 Exchange Can Save You Thousands in Taxes

Selling a rental property in Santa Maria, Orcutt, or Nipomo? A 1031 exchange can defer thousands in capital gains taxes. Here's exactly how it works in California. ...more

Central Coast Towns & Communities | Local Real Estate Insights | Move805 ,Central Coast Towns & Communities Home Selling Strategy Lompoc, CA &1031 Exchanges & Reverse 1031 Exchanges

June 13, 20267 min read

VA Loans Near Vandenberg Space Force Base: What Every Military Buyer Needs to Know

VA Loans Near Vandenberg Space Force Base: What Every Military Buyer Needs to Know

Buying a home near Vandenberg Space Force Base? Here's how to use your VA loan benefit in Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Orcutt — with zero down and no PMI. ...more

Buyers ,Military Relocation Lompoc, CA &Out of State Relocation

June 11, 20267 min read

Inherited a Home in California? Here's What Prop 19 Changed and What It Means for Your Tax Bill

Inherited a Home in California? Here's What Prop 19 Changed and What It Means for Your Tax Bill

Prop 19 changed California's inheritance rules in 2021. Learn how it affects your property taxes, what the stepped-up basis means, and your options as an heir. Companion Guide: https://heyzine.com/fli... ...more

Central Coast Towns & Communities ,Home Selling Strategy Upsizers Lompoc, CA &California Prop 19

June 08, 20266 min read

California Dream for All Is Back in 2026 — What Central Coast Buyers Need to Know

California Dream for All Is Back in 2026 — What Central Coast Buyers Need to Know

California Dream for All is back with up to $150K in down payment help. Here's how it works for buyers in Orcutt, Santa Maria, Nipomo, and the Central Coast. ...more

Central Coast Towns & Communities ,Buyers First Time Home Buyers &Military Relocation

June 01, 20266 min read

First-Time Home Buyer Guide to Santa Maria and Orcutt, California

First-Time Home Buyer Guide to Santa Maria and Orcutt, California

Buying your first home in Santa Maria or Orcutt? Here's what the market actually looks like, what it costs, and how to avoid the mistakes that derail first-time buyers. ...more

Buyers ,First Time Home Buyers Military Relocation &Out of State Relocation

May 28, 20269 min read

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